Our Story

We started Orthogonalix because frankly, we saw too many tech companies getting burned by lawyers who didn't actually understand their business. Back in 2012, our founding partners were working at different big firms and kept running into the same problem - brilliant startups making avoidable legal mistakes because traditional corporate law wasn't keeping up with the pace of innovation.

How We Got Here

It's been quite a ride since we opened our doors. What started as three lawyers and a shared office space has grown into something we're genuinely proud of - not because we're the biggest, but because we've stayed true to what we set out to do.

2012

The Beginning

Three corporate lawyers left their big law jobs to start something different. We set up shop in a tiny office on King Street and took on our first client - a fintech startup that couldn't afford the rates at our old firms.

2015

Growing Pains

Word got around. We added our first associate attorneys and moved to Bay Street. Started getting calls from VCs asking for referrals, which felt pretty validating honestly.

2019

Expansion

Closed our first major M&A deal - $45M acquisition that took 9 months of intense work. Added employment law and privacy compliance to our services because clients kept asking for help with those areas.

2024

Today

We're a team of 15 now, working with everyone from scrappy startups to established tech companies. Still in Toronto, still focused on doing right by our clients without the corporate law firm nonsense.

What We Stand For

Look, we're not gonna pretend to be some revolutionary force in law. But we do things a bit differently and our clients seem to appreciate it.

Straight Talk

No legal jargon unless it's actually necessary. You'll understand what's happening with your case because we'll explain it like humans.

Tech-Savvy

We actually get how your business works. Whether it's SaaS licensing or data privacy regulations, we speak your language.

Responsive

When you email us, you'll hear back same day. Sometimes within the hour. We know you can't wait three days for an answer when deals are moving.

Office environment

Meet The Team

The people who'll actually be working on your stuff

Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Managing Partner

Corporate Governance M&A

Sarah's the one who had the crazy idea to start this place. She spent 8 years at Osler before deciding BigLaw wasn't for her. She's closed over 60 M&A deals and somehow still finds corporate law exciting.

Marcus Thompson

Marcus Thompson

Partner, Technology Law

IP Law Tech Compliance

Marcus was a software developer before law school, which makes him weirdly qualified for tech law. He's the guy you want when dealing with licensing agreements or patent issues.

Aisha Patel

Aisha Patel

Partner, Privacy & Compliance

Privacy Law PIPEDA

Aisha joined us in 2016 and made partner in 2020. She's become our go-to for anything related to data privacy, and she's saved more than a few clients from regulatory headaches.

David Rodriguez

David Rodriguez

Senior Associate

Employment Law Contracts

David handles most of our employment law matters and contract negotiations. He's got a talent for finding creative solutions to sticky workplace situations.

Jennifer Wu

Jennifer Wu

Associate

Business Formation Corporate Law

Jennifer's our newest associate and she's already handling incorporation work and corporate governance matters like she's been doing it for years. Startups love working with her.

Michael O'Brien

Michael O'Brien

Senior Associate

Contract Law Negotiation

Michael's been with us since 2017 and he's probably drafted more commercial agreements than anyone else in the firm. He's meticulous but doesn't let perfect be the enemy of done.

Recognition & Awards

Some nice things that happened along the way

Best Boutique Law Firm

Canadian Lawyer Magazine

2023
Top 10 Tech Law Firms

Toronto Business Review

2022
Rising Star Firm

Lexpert

2020
Excellence in Client Service

Ontario Bar Association

2021
Innovation in Legal Services

Law Society of Ontario

2024

Let's Talk About Your Business

Whether you're just starting out or dealing with a complex legal issue, we'd be happy to chat. First consultation is on us - no pressure, no sales pitch, just a conversation about what you need.

Schedule a Consultation Call (416) 555-0187

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